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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2015010890 · 1/28/2015 · SCS MACHINE & FABRICATING INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Saw blades-unattached

Employer

Name
SCS MACHINE & FABRICATING INC.
Location
6847 SIGNAT DR., HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77041
NAICS
332710
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employee was cutting a plexi-glass panel using an air pressurized hand-held saw. The head of the saw detached from the body, sending the tool into the back of the employee's left hand. The employee experienced a deep laceration to the back of the left hand, which required surgery and in-patient hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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